Master’s Degrees in Applied Psychology
Education Levels of Applied Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,017 people earned their master's degree in applied psychology. This earns it the #181 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,017 |
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Basic Certificate | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Applied Psychology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for applied psychology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in applied psychology. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 242 |
| Women | 775 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 |
| White | 501 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 185 |
Most Popular Applied Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied psychology students seekinga master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Liberty University. About 78% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from USC. About 82% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,672 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Rider University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Rider. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific University. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Pacific. About 81% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fielding Graduate University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Fielding. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 63% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Angelo State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Angelo State. About 77% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from LIU Post. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Francis Marion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,612 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Francis Marion University. Of these students, 85% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Boston U. About 77% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adler University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Adler. About 100% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Colorado. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tarleton State University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Tarleton. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for applied psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Fordham U. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Lamar University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied psychology. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in applied psychology from Lamar University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied psychology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 9,589 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 4,526 |
| Clinical Psychology | 2,956 |
| School Psychology | 2,441 |
| Organizational Psychology | 2,091 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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